Developing the Next Generation of Leaders MSHDA Leadership Academy

Building Leaders from Within Address succession planning Develop internal talent Harness institutional knowledge Enhance diversity of leadership 2

Assumptions about Development Success on one rung means success on the rung above The talents, skills and knowledge required for a particular role are the same for leadership roles Talents can be taught Anyone can succeed as a leader 3

Criteria/Eligibility Requirements Classified as an experienced level employee Not currently classified as a manager In good standing Has completed two (2) full years of satisfactory employment Possesses a four (4) year degree from an accredited institution 4

Application Documentation Self-Nomination form Leadership Skills Self-Assessment Two Leadership Skills Assessments to be completed by immediate supervisor and a former supervisor or peer Detailed Experience Profile Mentee Application College transcript(s) from accredited institution(s) 5

Leadership Academy Phases Phase 1ApplicationMeet criteria and eligibility requirements to apply. Phase 2SelectionFive member committee of senior level leaders and the LA Coordinator selects candidates. Phase 3Orientation/ Enrollment Mentoring partnerships are introduced, expectations are reviewed and Mentoring Guidelines and tools distributed. Phase 4Learning and Development Various sources and methods to develop skills and knowledge through a specified learning strategy. Phase 5GraduationFormal presentation of diplomas and LA graduates present action learning project deliverables. Phase 6EvaluationMentors/mentees complete evaluations about the program and partnership to improve effectiveness. 6

Learning & Development Strategy 1.Specified Curriculum 2.Mentoring Partnership with a Senior Level Leader 3.Action Learning Project 4.Other Learning and Development Opportunities 7

Mentoring Partnership Transferring institutional knowledge, lessons learned, etc. Supplementing employees’ professional development Increasing employees’ skills and abilities and enhancing personal and professional growth 8

Leadership Academy Curriculum State of Michigan Civil Service CoursesLearning Method 1Communicating for Leadership SuccessClassroom 2Seven Habits of Highly Effective PeopleClassroom 3Leadership Foundations for Emerging LeadersClassroom 4Delegating for ResultsClassroom 5Motivating OthersClassroom 6Resolving ConflictClassroom 9

Leadership Academy Curriculum On-line CoursesLearning Method 1Business Etiquette and ProfessionalismE-learning 2Business Writing BasicsE-learning 3Executive-to-Employee Communication StrategiesE-learning 4Critical ThinkingE-learning 5Developing a Strategic PlanE-learning 6Dealing with Office PoliticsE-learning 7Managing ChangeE-learning 10

Leadership Academy Curriculum Human Resources CoursesLearning Method 1Workplace Diversity and Cultural CompetenceClassroom 2Speed of TrustClassroom 3Rewriting the Rules of ManagementClassroom 11

Leadership Academy Curriculum Other Resources/ToolsLearning Method 1Emotional Intelligence Took KitSelf-Study 2Intercultural Communication ManualSelf-Study 3Leadership Development JourneyGroup Learning Forum 4List of the best books on LeadershipReading 12

Outcomes An outcome of the Leadership Academy is the accelerated development of the graduates and their increased opportunity for promotion. Results of the program have demonstrated a decided advantage for some of the Leadership Academy participants in each cohort. 13

GRACE RAMIREZ TRAINING AND EDUCATION COORDINATOR MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 735 E. MICHIGAN AVENUE, 4 TH FLOOR P.O. BOX LANSING, MI PHONE: (517) FAX: (517)